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Anil Seth – Being You: A New Theory of Consciousness
What does it mean to "be yourself"—to possess conscious awareness of the world and your place within it? Few questions are as captivating or as difficult to answer. Humanity has long treated the nature of consciousness as a subject for philosophical debate, but modern science is now constructing compelling biological theories to explain the existence of the self.
In Being You, neuroscientist Anil Seth opens a window into our consciousness and proposes a radical new theory. According to Seth, we do not perceive the world objectively—as it truly is—but instead continuously build it through predictions, correcting errors every microsecond. This process shapes our experience of reality, challenging our understanding of perception and selfhood.
Seth’s theory plays a role in neuroscience similar to what Richard Dawkins’ theory did for evolutionary biology. The book offers a fresh perspective on how our brains create the conscious self, blending cutting-edge research with accessible explanations. For readers intrigued by the science of mind, this work provides a thought-provoking journey into the mechanisms behind our sense of being.
Price: 1238.00 RUR
